Racing, Gaming and Wagering
Senate
The Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee oversees legislation and regulation related to horse racing, the lottery, casino gaming, sports betting, charitable gaming, and related industries in New York. Its mission is to ensure integrity, public benefit, responsible gaming, and innovation within the state’s varied wagering sectors.
Committee authority includes Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, General Municipal Law (local gaming oversight), relevant sections of Tax Law (taxes on gaming), and coordination with the New York State Gaming Commission.
Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. is Chair, with Senator Jim Tedisco as Ranking Member. There are typically 7–9 members, and meetings are held during legislative session weeks.
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